Chocolate Fever
What unusual condition does Henry Green get?
Chocolate fever
What country does Salva live in?
Sudan
What valuable item does Griffin find?
A baseball card
What kind of animal is Despereaux?
A mouse
This character starts as an outsider but ends up changing the people around them through kindness and courage.
Despereaux (The Tale of Despereaux)
What food does Henry love more than anything?
Chocolate
What is Nya’s daily task?
Fetching water
What is Griffin’s nickname?
The Man with the Plan
What is unusual about Despereaux?
He is small, brave, and likes music/reading
This character survives extreme conditions, eventually using those experiences to help others.
Salva (A Long Walk to Water)
What happens to Henry physically when he gets chocolate fever?
He breaks out in spots (like a rash)
Why does Salva leave his home?
War breaks out
Why does Griffin want the card back?
He was tricked into selling it for too little money
Who is the princess in the story?
Princess Pea
This character begins the story focused on something they love but learns an important lesson about moderation and consequences.
Henry Green (Chocolate Fever)
Who helps Henry while he is away from home?
The candy store owner / Mr. Purdy
What animal threatens Salva’s group in the desert?
Lions
What is the group trying to do?
Steal back the baseball card
What punishment does Despereaux receive?
He is sent to the dungeon
This character enters a dangerous place to save someone they care about.
Despereaux (The Tale of Despereaux)
What lesson does Henry learn by the end of the story?
Too much of anything (even something you love) can be bad
How are Salva and Nya connected at the end?
Salva builds wells that help Nya’s village
What theme is shown through Griffin’s actions?
Standing up for what’s right / teamwork
What is one major theme of the story?
Bravery / forgiveness / light vs. darkness
This character begins the story as a determined leader, and by working with a team, learns that cooperation and trusting others is more effective than trying to handle everything alone.
Griffin Bing